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News in English (USA) / 03.02.2026 / 20:00

Calls for Accountability in Border Patrol Shooting of Marimar Martinez

Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman shot five times by U.S. Border Patrol agents, is advocating for the release of body camera footage and other evidence related to the incident. As she prepares to testify in Washington, she emphasizes her role as a voice for victims of violence perpetrated by federal agents. The government has agreed to release the body camera footage, following a wave of testimonies from those who have shared their experiences with aggressive encounters involving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the Trump administration. Advocacy groups and lawmakers, including Senator Blumenthal, are hosting forums to discuss the violent use of force by DHS agents, with Martinez and the siblings of Renee Good, another victim, slated to present their cases. Legal proceedings continue, as judges deliberate on the unsealing of critical evidence, amidst questions of accountability and transparency in federal law enforcement operations.
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